BCJ Criminal Law and Procedure

Question 1

Which constitutional amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

Accepted Answer

Fourth Amendment

Answer

First Amendment

Answer

Second Amendment

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Sixth Amendment

Question 2

What legal standard must police meet to arrest a suspect?

Accepted Answer

Probable cause

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Reasonable suspicion

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Beyond a reasonable doubt

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Preponderance of evidence

Question 3

The exclusionary rule prevents courts from using evidence that was:

Accepted Answer

Obtained through an unlawful search or seizure

Answer

Obtained legally

Answer

Presented by a witness

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Submitted by the defense

Question 4

What is the legal term for the formal accusation that initiates a criminal case?

Accepted Answer

Indictment

Answer

Subpoena

Answer

Warrant

Answer

Summons

Question 5

Which Miranda right must be read to suspects during a custodial interrogation?

Accepted Answer

Right to remain silent

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Right to a speedy trial

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Right to bail

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Right to confront witnesses

Question 6

What is 'mens rea' in criminal law?

Accepted Answer

The guilty mind or criminal intent

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The physical act of a crime

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The victim's testimony

Answer

The chain of custody